FIRST TIME VISITOR

Visiting a church for the first time can be exciting, inspiring, and a little scary all at the same time! Here are some tips on what to expect when you come to Lemon Cove Community Church:

1) We really like music, and we use it in a number of ways! We sing together in praise of our God, and we strive to do so from the whole history of the church! That means you can expect some old-fashioned hymns right along with some of what you hear on the radio. We also use music as a way to speak God's truth to each other, meaning that you may hear music prepared by our praise group, and sometimes the pastor even breaks out in song (whether anyone asked him to or not).

2) Your presence is much more important than what you wear. If you're concerned about standing out, most people wear long pants and a collared shirt. However, you'll also see people in shorts and t-shirts, a handful of gentlemen with a tie, and you might even see the pastor in a robe (the clergy kind, not the bath kind)

3) We won't ask if you're visiting because we'll probably know that already. You can expect to worship with about 60-70 people who love Jesus, so even if you sit in the back we'll probably recognize that you're visiting. We won't embarass you, or single you out, but we will want to say hello!

4) If you've got kids, bring 'em! We've got a lot of grandparents in the congregation, and they think kids are just the cutest, no matter what they do. We've got current parents in our congregation, and they know that sometimes kids don't sit still or sit quietly, and that isn't mom and dad's fault. And most of all, we've got great Sunday school teachers who want to tell your kids all about Jesus and relieve you from keeping them from squirming around. Except on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month). That's a whole family thing, and we all do it together. And don't worry, the pastor's got 4 kids and they'll make more noise than your kids anyway!

There's also a nursery room if you need it, either to leave the very little ones, or you can stay with them and listen to the service. Your choice!

5) Service starts at 10:30 and runs 'til 11:45. And then you get refreshments in the social hall. You'll be able to find it, no problem. Just follow the crowd. You can moo if you want to, but it might make you conspicuous.